Bowburn Hall Hotel
Location: Bowburn, Durham, gb
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Tranquil Country House Setting
Nestled in 5 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland, our charming hotel offers a serene escape just minutes away from Durham.
Convenient Location and Free Parking
With easy access to the A1(M) and free parking for up to 100 cars, our hotel is the perfect base for leisure getaways, corporate events, or special occasions.
Nearby Attractions and Dining Options
Explore local gems like Sedgefield, Beamish Museum, and more, then unwind with evening dining at our Conservatory Restaurant or enjoy the convenience of room service.
Experience comfort and convenience at our country house hotel - book your stay now!
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Electric bicycle charging station
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Fax/photocopying
- Ironing service
- Non-smoking throughout
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Food delivered to guest room
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Face masks for guests available
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Mobile app for room service
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Reception hall
- Japanese garden
- Secured parking
- Electric bicycle charging station
- Vegetarian menu options available
Rooms Available
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Standard Twin Room
Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The twin room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Cottage
This bungalow's standout features are the hot tub and sauna. Featuring a private entrance, this bungalow comprises 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker and a patio are featured in this bungalow. The unit offers 4 beds.
Max Occupancy: 8 (8 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Sauna
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Luxury Cabin, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
260 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Laptop workspace, double sofa bed, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Sofa bed
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Bed sheets not available
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Premium Double Room
This modern, premier bedroom features a free-standing copper bath along with views over the hotel gardens. The suite also features a bathroom with complimentary toiletries.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Radio
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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One-Bedroom Chalet
This chalet is comprised of 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The chalet offers a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a sofa, parquet floors and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Radio
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Studio
The hot tub is the standout feature of this studio. Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this studio includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The studio has parquet floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Radio
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Suite
This suite boasts a hot tub and a sauna. Featuring a private entrance, this suite consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker and a patio are provided in this suite. The unit offers 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Sauna
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Single Room
Featuring an en suite shower room, this room has tea/coffee making facilities and a TV with satellite channels.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Double Room
A private bathroom, flat-screen satellite TV and tea/coffee making facilities are featured in this double room.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Executive Double Room
These executive double bedrooms offer different views from each room. The suite also features a bathroom with complimentary toiletries.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Radio
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
Guest Reviews
- Michael (10/5): -
- Thomas (10/5): - The upgraded to a lodge which was amazing
- Tim (10/5): - Lovely converted old mansion in easy reach of both Durham City Centre and the A1M
- Semra (10/5): -
- Rebecca (8/5): Wonderful staff, great hotel - Wonderful staff - went out if their ways to accommodate our needs. Lovely toiletries (and hotel reception smells amazing) Nice breakfast, cooked to order so lovely and hot. Continental breakfast also lovely and fresh. Comfortable room, well equipped Handy location Warm room (but fan provided) Noise from guests in cottage hot tub did carry up (fan helped drown out noise but also meant window had to stay close) and general hotel door slamming was noticeable more than in other places we've stayed. Room would benefit from a full length mirror and more shelving/storage in bathroom as there was nowhere to put toiletries.
- Paul (5/5): -
- keirra (10/5): - Everything was fab!! No complaints from me đđ
- Peter (8/5): -
- michael (10/5): Durham Ladies event. - We stayed one night to attend a banquet. The hotel was lovely, and our room was comfortable. The food was really good, and we had a brilliant evening. Thanks to the Durham ladies , who organised the event, and hopefully, we will be there again soon. Michael and Linda. Nothing
- Neil (10/5): -
- Gareth (10/5): Absolutely loved it - Everything Absolutely stunning
- Emily (7/5): Nice room but please change the bathroom door - A nice clean room in a great location. Unfortunately, the bathroom door had glass panels which was super awkward. I could have lived without ever accidentally making eye contact with my boyfriend whilst he was pooping.
- Sue (8/5): Value for money but some attention to detail needed - Lovely bar and dining areas. Food was also good Location was in a housing area no shops or much around nearby. The carpets in our room were worn and some marks to walls and skirting
- Stewart (10/5): - Mostly everything staff very helpful food beautiful The room was very hot we had the window open from Friday afternoon until Sunday morning when we left and it never cooled down
- Jordan (10/5): - Everything Nothing
- Vincent (8/5): Good and perfect for the money - Clean Location
- Annmarie (10/5): - Friendly staff who couldn't do enough to help,food Excellent, grounds of hotel nice Lovely area to sit outside during good weather Nothing
- Tori Kraken (10/5): -
- Daniela (7/5): -
- Paul (7/5): - Everything but bedroom Bedroom tiny
- Gareth (10/5): -
- Kezia (5/5): For the purpose of overnighting, this place will suffice. If you value sleep, I wouldn't recommend. - The location was easy to locate with adequate parking and was situated close to a local shop. The staff were polite and helpful. General first impressions upon entering the property were positive. This property could benefit from investing in some kind of sound proofing solution. Whilst every other visitor has paid for their stay, the very least of expectations would be to not feel as though you're sharing your room with strangers. TV's and conversations could easily be heard through the walls for example. Further to this, the individuals in the room next to us were being 'intimate' and unfortunately this was quite audible and kept me awake for an additional hour. In the second room that formed part our booking, the right hand side of the bed was collapsed... it appears as though both the mattress and slats had been damaged. My question is, how long has this been like that, and why hasn't the bed frame and mattress been replaced in time for the next customer? I'd much rather sleep on own sofa before paying to sleep on a broken bed.
- Denise (4/5): Overall it didnât spoil our celebrations but I wouldnât recommend this hotel. - Staff were very pleasant and helpful Room was so small and bathroom, well I donât know how to describe it. Never seen one like it before. Breakfasts on both days was disappointing. First ones in restaurant and food was already cold.
- Sinead (8/5): Really lovely staff & great service. -
- James (10/5): -
- Paul (10/5): -
- Brooke (7/5): -
- Bianca (7/5): Amazing chalet unsure if an ongoing issue with the hot water may have been beyond their control - Unbelievable chalet Had an issue with the hot water. Shower was unbelievably hot unable to turn it down. Tried to run a bath then hot water cut off after less than quarter of a bath ran. Still didnt have any hot water the next morning
- Mary (7/5): - The building, including the restaurant was lovely Glad I had earplugs, as doors and floorboards are squeaky
- Catherine (10/5): Good value and great staff - Lovely grounds and rooms Nothing
- Milburn (10/5): - The room was good especially the copper bath. The food was excellent, both evening meal and breakfast. The staff were polite and helpful. The only very minor gripe was the mattress was a bit firm.
- Nora Noble (10/5): Fab - Superb location with great links to the city and very from A1. Venue brilliant, room very comfortable. N/A
- Guest (2/5): -
- Mehnaz (8/5): -
- kimberley (8/5): -
- Pinkney (10/5): -
- Hastings (5/5): - Staff were very accommodating and very friendly indeed, couldn't have asked for more, maybe should have but they had already done so much. The room was a bit too smaller in size than I anticipated and in a corner right next to a main corridor entrance from the upper floor. This meant you felt the door bang after anyone passed through the doors. It wasn't a total disaster but it was enough to spoil it from being perfect or close.
- Lynsey (3/5): -
- michael (10/5): Amazing place - Everything
- Nicola (1/5): -
- Liam (10/5): -
- Annmarie (8/5): -
- Patricia (7/5): Disappointing - Evening meal was well presented and met expectations. Building work was being carried out from arriv8ng t9nleaving. We were allocated room 11. Directly above the Wedding Cottage works. Hot tub was being sited and drills and hammering throughout from 8am.
- Brad (5/5): -
- Michael (10/5): -
- Denise (4/5): Stayed for 2 nights but wouldnât like to think I was staying any longer - Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Bedrooms need a complete refurbishment, Iâve never seen such a small bathroom. Breakfast on both mornings was cold even though we were there just after they started serving Bar and restaurant area are very nice and the outside area is lovely.
- Billie (10/5): Beautiful location , Fantastic Rooms, 100% go back - Beautiful location , Fantastic Rooms
- Wang (10/5): -
- Peter (8/5): - all 0
- Jamie (10/5): -
- Mark (8/5): -
- Sarah (7/5): Value for money location let's it down. - Decor and cleanliness. Hotel looked nice staff were helpful breakfast was good. The room was comfortable and temperature was good. The location hotel situated in a housing estate could be improved by using large evergreen trees to mask the houses which overlook the grounds. Room was small and only had shower and not a bath. I'd stay again but would upgrade to a nicer room.
- Brandon (10/5): -
- James (6/5): -
- Jonathan (5/5): - Very tired hotel and room. No attention to detail. Very poor breakfast.
- Nikita (10/5): -
- Brett (10/5): -
- Stuart (7/5): -
- Lynne (8/5): Very nice looking hotel with friendly staff. - Friendly staff. Room had all we needed. Also had a spa bath! 2 (working) electric car chargers were also very useful. Breakfast was good for 2 days out of our 3 day stay. Although, at first glance, our room looked spotlessly clean, and the sink, bath, shower and toilet WERE, the bathroom floor was dirty and there was quite a build up of dust in many places, especially the bathroom ceiling fan! The bed was a bit hard! The fairly modern TV had no internet access (for catch up channels etc) and such a poor aerial signal that no BBC channels could be found one day. We also had no wi-fi on the last day of our stay. Breakfast each day was good, apart from the last day when the choice was very limited if you didnât eat meat! They seemed a bit short staffed that day?!
- Paul (8/5): Pleasant and good value for money. - Comfy room, quiet location, decent breakfast. Room was far too hot upon arrival. Heating was on full blast and the sun had been shining all day in a room in the roof.
- Erin (10/5): Amazing - All of it
- 1Anthony X (10/5): Little hidden gem đ - Bar and restaurant staff all helpful and professional, reception was extremely helpful, we arrived a bit early and were having a drink in the bar and she heard the wife saying we had a booking but were early arriving. Receptionist asked what the name was and gave me the room keys straight away. We ate in the restaurant food was unbelievable quality good portions and very reasonably priced, I've eaten in chain pubs where the food is more expensive and far worse quality and quantity đ We had booked the executive double which was excellently appointed and very comfortable. The only bug I found was that they are having some building work done and for some reason the builders feel that it's the The only issue I had was that the hotel is having some building work done for enhancing the wedding package, and the builders feel that it's their right to park their vans in the 2 disabled bays available that are clearly marked and signed disabled parking only.
- Maxine (9/5): Amazing friendly staff lovely location - Everything
- Nicola (7/5): Lovely however for over ÂŁ140 for room only felt was expensive compared to other places stayed - Very nice location. The lodge was lovely had everything needed. Apart from the tv didnât work properly. Had to get someone out and still only had a few channels As advised the tv let it down
- Lorena (8/5): Bowburn - Lovely staff and rooms. Spacious and generally comfortable. Breakfast was nice. Lively garden. Great bathroom and very large bath. White company products. Nice tea coffee and biscuits in room. Great access from A1 Room 14 was above bottle bin so we heard bottles being emptied several times. Room was hit but they did provide a fan which was helpful. Taps made a loud noise when used which might have disturbed others
- Megan (6/5): -
- rebecca (10/5): - The staff were helpful and polite, and the room was clean and warm and beautifully decorated . There were some lovely biscuits, teas, and coffee
- Charlotte (6/5): Wedding was great, but sleeping impossible. - Great wedding setup, lovely picturesque setting Woken by builders on both days right outside the window, plus barrel deliveries. Impossible to sleep through, the noise was unbelievable and there was no warning. Drunk people trying to get in our room at 1am because they couldn't remember their door number, the whole sleeping thing was just not possible.
- Yan (4/5): Checked in when there was a wedding, very loud music was playing until nearly midnight, it seemed th - Checked in when there was a wedding, very loud music was playing until nearly midnight, it seemed the hotel staff didnât care about other guests for a quiet night. The room was very hot and the radiator could not be adjusted, and the room was not very clean.
- Costello (10/5): - we attended a wedding there,and it was amazing . everything about wedding,,food,staff,decoration,room was beautiful and perfect ...thankyou we loved everything
- Zoe (8/5): Great value and wedding was well planned - Stunning room Function room was amazing N/A
- Houghton (10/5): -
- Cheryl (9/5): Can we go back yet? - Staff very welcoming and friendly Food in restaurant was exceptional Quiet environment and surroundings We srayed in chaley 3 Oak, Jacuzzi bath and walk in shower was the cherry on the cake of relaxation for us! Dimmer switch for lighting was ideal Sofa bed/couch to watch tv on, then be able to climb into a huge comfortable bed to sleep was a great addition too! That we couldn't stay another night!
- Julia (10/5): -
- Jean (2/5): - Rooms was very clean The menu was very poor
- Paul (10/5): -
- martin (10/5): -
- Alan (10/5): -
- neil (10/5): great priced stay with excellent facilities - very reasonably price very friendly staff, very well appointed room, good towels and tea coffee making hotel menu very nice not much
- Rachael (10/5): -
- Brian (8/5): -
- Kelly (10/5): -
- Samantha corner (5/5): -
- jasmine (10/5): -
- Stevie-jo (10/5): - Lovely staff and great rooms No spa or hot tub facilities
- Sarah (7/5): We love this Hotel, and despite being disappointed with my request not being fulfilled we would return again. Beautiful - Close to Durham City. Lovely quirky elegant rooms. Itâs the second time we stayed here. First time was for our anniversary and we had a lovely welcome surprise with rose petals on the bed. This time we returned for my husbands birthday. I requested TWICE for something special again upon arrival as a nice surprise for him. Even suggesting a slice of cake which I said I would pay for prior to arrival. Unfortunately no such thing occurred. I was quite disappointed as I thought it wouldâve been a nice surprise for him. We were in rm30 and the only downside was it was very close to the stairs and the connecting door from the stairs to the corridor where other rooms were located. We could hear guests coming and going through the door.
- Callum (10/5): -
- Mark (10/5): Room was clean and well decorated with the evening restaurant food excellent - The restaurant food quality was excellent. I had the red Thai chicken curry, very very good Breakfast was a little cold, but ok as other good choices
- Andy Alcock (7/5): - Location and room which the celebration was in. Breakfast very poor , cold , and no orange juice, milk etc, and limited coffee.
- Kenny (10/5): - The copper bath đ
- Laura (7/5): New mattress please! - Good quiet location and friendly staff. Nice public areas, good food and pretty garden. Very uncomfortable bed due to a lumpy mattress.
- Louise (8/5): It was for our early valentines day, very nice and comfortable, would stay here again - This is the second time we have visited and we have enjoyed it, i asked for room to be decorated alittle bit special for our arrival and they delivered it was lovely Just a few minor things we noticed when we stayed. First time we were in lodge 5 it was beautiful not a problem. This time we were in lodge 1. Firstly we noticed cobwebs and spiders in the corner or room. Few visible stains on the pull out seater. Bathroom, sink all cracked, seal round bath had gaps, in shower there was a piece of wood i think was damaged, was anything major just things that need some attention would be happy to stay in lodges again just not lodge 1.
- Chloe (10/5): -
- Angela (10/5): -
- daniel (10/5): -
- Noah (5/5): Quick and easy - All the facilities were great and staff were lovely and it was a great location The beds werenât very comfortable but it was all clean
- Emma (10/5): Excellent value for money - Garden suites are great. Rooms have everything you need. Spacious and modern. Feel very private even though youâre next to other suites. Needs a full length mirror
- Emma (10/5): Perfect little getaway - Great size, excellent facilities in the room. Hotel was lovely for drinks and the staff were so helpful Needs a full length mirror in the garden suite rooms
- melissa (6/5): Ok- wouldnât stay in the main building again - Liked the downstairs decor, the food we did have was nice, lovely staff The room we stayed in was very noisy, every creak in the floor was so loud and the noise from surrounding rooms constant, we left at 3am and drove home!
- Jennifer (7/5): -
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